Smart TV goes live

Philip Wong | May 16, 2006

Singapore telco StarHub wrapped up its months-long trial with the commercial launch of the Smart TV service, just in time for its June coverage of the FIFA World Cup to be broadcast on four dedicated channels.

CNET Asia has been following closely on the trial’s development and is pleased to report that most issues encountered have been rectified via over-the-network firmware upgrades delivered by the cable TV provider.

The Smart TV DVR will now be available to all CableTV subscribers at S$899 (US$591.45) (without contract). To commemorate the commercial launch, it is also offering special introductory (without contract) and 12-month contract prices of S$665 (US$437.50) and S$438 (US$288.16), respectively.

An addition S$5 (US$3.29) monthly Smart TV subscription fee plus charges for three minimum digital cable basic groups apply.

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